[Slade N. Illinois]

Originally Posted by Hagusofnwn

What's the weight of the pack? Do you have seasonal items that you swap out for other items?

I'm still working on the contents of my small kit. Condor Tear Away EMT pouch. That's a great pack!!

My pack is a little heavy when it's all said and done... about 45lb in total. If I am just going out for a weekend, I remove many items, less food, less clothes. But if I have to bug out, add the 9mm and home defender 12g. the dog carries most of the rounds but I would add a few to my pack. Also if I am bugging, I will add my 26" camp axe cause I may find a place to bunker for a bit and cutting larger logs for a build may be needed. So full out, I would carry about 65lb. Sounds like a lot but it's all you have for well... forever. I am 6'4" tall and I weigh 240lb. I worked as a bag slinger loading 65lb bags in a shipping container for 5 years. So I can carry 65lb on my back for 10 miles a day with no problems. Although the farthest I have gone with a full pack is 16miles in 12 hours.

I am a firm believer in going out with your full pack atleast once a week for a few miles no matter what the wheather. After all, if SHTF in the middle of a thunderstorm your still going to have to go. Better to know what your going to have to face.

[Slade N. Illinois]

Originally Posted by Rayzerm

That's a pretty good looking load-out.
Did you ever consider a small waterproof bag with a few changes of underwear and socks. Could make all the difference to feeling better about yourself. Need to take care of the person as well as the body !

My cloths bag has 2 fresh changes of Boxer briefs and 3 changes of socks in Zipplocks. Also a clean shirt, clean pants, clean thermals, and a camo vest. all stuffed into that little water proof bag. and yes, clean undies can make or break your will to go on! I like to warm them up by the fire so they feel like they are fresh from the dryer... lol

[Slade N. Illinois]

Originally Posted by AlpineZone

Great going slade that looks very well thought out. Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh and a osprey pack. Sweet choice of a pack!!!

thanks! When building a BOB I like to go as cheap as I can but the bag could make the dif between 5 miles and 10 miles a day hike. plus with a better bag I can carry more wieght without my back hurting. I also have an Alice pack, but the osprey is SOOOOOO much easier on the back.

[kevin]

that's a substantial kit you got there; if you can carry it you should be good to go!! nice pics.

[lpm67]

One word....nice!!!!

[Rayzerm]

Originally Posted by Slade N. Illinois

.....and yes, clean undies can make or break your will to go on! I like to warm them up by the fire so they feel like they are fresh from the dryer... lol

It truly does make all the difference sometimes !!

[Slade N. Illinois]

Originally Posted by Slade N. Illinois

My pack is a little heavy when it's all said and done... about 45lb in total. If I am just going out for a weekend, I remove many items, less food, less clothes. But if I have to bug out, add the 9mm and home defender 12g. the dog carries most of the rounds but I would add a few to my pack. Also if I am bugging, I will add my 26" camp axe cause I may find a place to bunker for a bit and cutting larger logs for a build may be needed. So full out, I would carry about 65lb. Sounds like a lot but it's all you have for well... forever. I am 6'4" tall and I weigh 240lb. I worked as a bag slinger loading 65lb bags in a shipping container for 5 years. So I can carry 65lb on my back for 10 miles a day with no problems. Although the farthest I have gone with a full pack is 16miles in 12 hours.

I am a firm believer in going out with your full pack atleast once a week for a few miles no matter what the wheather. After all, if SHTF in the middle of a thunderstorm your still going to have to go. Better to know what your going to have to face.

Correction: Just got off the scales, pack is 36lb 4oz with water (not including guns, ammo, or my axe.

[sypher96792]

thanx for the pic...now i gotta adjust my BOB....tons of ideas

[Slade N. Illinois]

Originally Posted by kevin

that's a substantial kit you got there; if you can carry it you should be good to go!! nice pics.

Thanks, and I can drop down to a "just the guts" bag fast. That would be :
B. Clothing bag (water proof)
C. Sleeping bag
H. Mess Kit
M. Whistle / thermometer / compass
R. Tinder Box (Altoid tin)
T. Firesteel.com Fire steel
Y. Bush knife set

But I would be a lot more comfortable if I didn't have to leave anything behind.

[Dang]

Very cool setup and as mentioned very well thought out!

I just got one of those U-Dig-It trowels the other day, very solid.